Join us for a FUN and FREE Event on 21st October 2023. This Festi-Fall will be filled with fun and exciting activities, snacks and refreshments, a Back To School Bundle, community building, and much more. You can also get a chance to win a FREE DRAW for prizes. To sign up for Festi-Fall 2023, CLICK […]
In order to work towards a better future together, it is important to understand the unique barriers faced by Black children in the Canadian education system. In Toronto, the dropout rate for Black students is 23%, compared to 12% for White students.2 Let’s have a look at some of the factors that may impact the successful […]
Honesty matters. At Moorelands Kids, we believe that one of the most important leadership qualities is trustworthiness, which helps us achieve our goals together. This is why we’ve compiled the following list to explain why honesty matters and what to do if you’ve been less than. Why Honesty Matters You may ask, why does honesty […]
At Moorelands, all year round, we strive to be good citizens in our community. There are many definitions of a citizen but to narrow it down, it means, that you belong and identify with a community. However, the question remains, what makes someone a good citizen? In Moorelands’ dictionary, citizenship means accepting and respecting others. […]
“Kids Need Kiwanis” is more than a tag line for Kiwanis Toronto Chapter and long-time supporter of Moorelands Kids. The Cocktail Royale Grants Ceremony, held June 1st at the Balmy Beach Club, and their first in-person meeting in two years, was a celebration of community, service and giving back. Moorelands Kids was thrilled to be included among the 19 grants recipients, […]
Life is challenging for everyone, including your kids! Moorelands Kids cares about you and your family and we want to help. To do so, we’ve prepared some tips for parents on how to help your child through challenging times. Whether you know it or not, children and youth go through challenging times. As parents/guardians, these […]
Moorelands Kids understands that sometimes things happen: we make mistakes or wrong choices and forget to think about the consequences! Thankfully, it doesn’t have to end there. Here are some steps to rebuild a negative reputation in your community. After all, character counts! Moorelands Community Code – KNOW, GROW & SHOW At Moorelands Kids, we […]
A major part of ending the year is setting growth goals for 2022, which starts with a personal growth audit. While reflecting on the past is important, it’s equally important to keep moving forward. After all, if you only focus on the past, you’ll miss your future. When it is time for an audit at […]
The end of the year is fast approaching. That means that it’s time to take stock of how you have grown this year. This will set you up for success in many areas and propel you into the following year with goals that further your growth and leadership. In this post, Moorelands wants to help […]
The act of caring is so significant because it can be the key to one’s happiness—whether it’s your own or those around you. Whether it is through a small or large act, you have the power to make a difference when you choose to care. After all, every choice is a chance! Especially in the […]
Forgiveness is powerful. In fact, forgiving others (and yourself) is a part of caring—a quality we teach and implement in our programs here at Moorelands Kids. Often when we have to forgive it’s because somebody did something negative or harmful. This is why forgiveness can be one of the hardest, yet most powerful things we […]
For some, the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year.” However, this is not the case for everyone. For many families, the holiday season can often be a stressful time for a variety reasons. Whether there are worries about having enough food or meeting the expectations of their kids, the holiday season […]
“Moorelands matters because it teaches everyone there to give back – there’s nothing more important than that style of leadership. Kids that spend enough time at Moorelands grow up to realize it’s important to give back too.” For Kieran Cousins, known at Moorelands Camp as The Dude during the summers of 2018, 2019, 2021 when […]
On Giving Tuesday – November 30th – your gift to Moorelands Kids WILL BE MATCHED by the Ward Family Foundation up to $35,000! We know that kids from low-income families face an opportunity gap and are falling behind due to the negative effects of the pandemic – what we call the COVID-slide. Our year-round programs help kids LEVEL UP by them connected to […]
The holiday season is a special time for many people. It is a time to connect with our friends and families and care for yourself inside and out, as well as others around you! It is also the time to give. By giving back to those who need it most—even in the smallest way—can bring […]
